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Tascam CC-222MKII Cassette Player User Manual

1. 3 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to change the number of the first track to be erased The highest value that this number can take is the last track recorded for exam ple if 17 tracks have been recorded on the disc i 1 7 means that the last track only number 17 vill be erased The lowest value that this number can take is if this num ber was i the whole disc would be erased as described below If you do not want to proceed with the erase If only one track has been recorded on the disc only the erase disc option Erasing a whole disc is avail able 4 When the range of tracks to be erased has been selected press the MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key NOTE This operation cannot be undone If you are going to erase a track or tracks make sure that they are record ings that you really want to erase If the erase operation has been selected the word i flashes on the display and the timer starts counting down at the end ol the countdown period the word ri appears briefly on the display and th ll returns to the track time operation press any other key such as the display STOP key Erasing a whole disc When you want to erase a whole disc all the tracks on a disc follow the procedure below 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP n until the display shows E CT If you do not want to proceed w
2. TASCAM 7 TEAC Professional Division C 222 CD Recorder Cassette Deck USE Recordable ReWritable apo DUB 1 Seer PUT 2 SEL TAPE RESET RTZ N LS ERO INPUT 1 SEL PHONO INA OPEN DUB 2 TAPE CD RW OWNER S MANUAL Please note that to simplify the description the model number is given in the Quick Start Guide as CC 222 rather than CC 222MKII CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT A FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure A that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of important operati
3. puts as either the cassette deck TAPE the disc recorder DISC or a mixture of both MIX PHONES jack and volume control Connect a standard pair of stereo headphones to this 1 4 jack and adjust the level with the control Rear panel features The CC 222MKII line analog inputs and outputs all operate at the 10dBV level For details of input and output impedances etc consult the specifications TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 13 2 Features and controls Remote control features DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT and OUTPUT jacks These RCA jacks accept INPUT and transmit OUTPUT SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc recorder Digital audio data received can be at 32kHz 44 1kHz and 48kHz DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT and OUTPUT jacks These TOSLINK compatible connectors accept INPUT and transmit OUTPUT SPDIF digital audio data to and from the disc recorder Digital audio data received can be at sampling fre quencies of 32kHz 44 1kHz and 48kHz LINE OUTPUTS 1 2 L R Use these connectors to connect the amplifier to the analog out puts of the disc recorder 1 or the outputs of the cas sette deck 2 LINE OUTPUTS 2 output both the signals from the disc recorder and the cassette deck However if both are playing the cassette deck takes priority the disc recorder will not be heard RIAA PHONO INPUT L R and GND terminal Use these connecto
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5. allowing you to hear the input signal The meters also show the current signal level However it is only possible to record or to enter record ready mode when a recordable disc is inserted To allow monitoring of the input signal at other times or when the unit is stopped use the RECORD key on the main unit or remote control to enter monitor mode from stop mode when there is no recordable disc in the unit when there is a recordable disc in the unit pressing the RECORD key enters record pe mode The word f DE appears on the display to show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal s The meters show the current input level Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 25 5 Recording CDs Basic recording Frequency conversion The sampling frequency for CDs is 44 1 kHz The CC 222MKII will always record and play back CDs at this frequency When recording digital signals the sampling fre quency will always be automatically converted to this value except when recording from a CD in which case the sampling frequency converter is automati cally bypassed Basic recording According to the Red Book the specification for audio CDs a track cannot be less than four seconds in length and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD Bear these limitations in mind when record ing If you press either the STOP or the PAUSE key within four secon
6. depending on the selection made in the menu system See the appropriate sections on recording to either tape or disc REC MUTE key When recording to cassette and this key is pressed the sound is muted for about four seconds and the unit enters record pause mode INPUT cassette control This rotary control affects the level fed to the cassette Note that it has no effect during automatic disc to tape dubbing if the menu item bypassing the volume during dub bing is set to through DUB 2 TAPE CD RW key Starts the process of automatic recording from the disc to tape See the section on recording to tape for full details INPUT CD control This rotary control affects the level fed to the disc Note that it has no effect during automatic tape to disc dubbing if the menu item bypassing the volume during dubbing is set to through 2 Features and controls Rear panel features 2 OPEN CLOSE key Opens and closes the disc tray 23 DISPLAY key Changes the time display for the disc recording and playback FINALIZE key Used when finalizing record able discs ERASE key Used when erasing data from CD RW discs SYNC REC key Turns synchronized record ing of the disc recorder on and off MENU key Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different menu options MULTI DIAL Used to select and confirm menu settings etc turn to make the setting push to confirm and also as a track sea
7. disc recording Pressing the MENU key repeatedly cycles through the menu items Not every menu item is available in every situation Press the MULTI DIAL to confirm the change and exit the menu system Alternatively keep pressing the MENU key until the normal time counter is displayed Menu displayed Described in Default factory value A TRACK Automatic track increment Automatic track division on page 31 ON S LVL Sound trigger level for track increment Setting the trigger level on page 29 b4dB FADE IN Allows fade in of recorded discs Fade in and fade out on page 32 3s FADE OUT Allows fade out of recorded discs Fade in and fade out on page 32 3s DUB gt VOL Bypasses THRU or enables ON the Dubbing tapes from the CD deck on THRU internal volume when dubbing from tape to page 17 and Dubbing from tape to disc disc or disc to tape on page 27 PHONO Sends the PHONO inputs to DISC or Recording tapes from the PHONO deck DISC TAPE on page 18 and From the RIAA PHONO inputs on page 28 VOLUME Digital volume control Signal volume on page 25 OdB Specifications CD recorder section Recording media type CD R CD RW CD RDA CD RWDA Recording resolution 16 bit linear Recording sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz playback 1 0 dB recording 1 0 dB 1 5dB S N ratio 92 dB playback 88 dB recording Dyn
8. About recording CDs including dubbing from cassette to disc as well as other CD recording functions 6 After recording More information regard ing the finalizing of discs and the erasing and refresh ing of CD RW media 7 Reference and specifications Some troubleshooting tips together with menu default set tings and facts and figures about the CC 222MKII TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 1 1 2 Features and controls TSJ CC 222wkII POWER REW FFWD STOP PLAY PLAY 8 This is not a comprehensive explanation of the mean ing and functions of all of the controls These are described more comprehensively in other parts of the manual but this section provides a brief reminder of the functions provided by these controls D Power switch POWER Push to turn on and push again to turn the unit off 2 Cassette holder Open this holder using the EJECT key Insert cassettes tape side downwards and close the holder by hand 3 REW key Starts the tape moving fast in the right to left direction If the tape is already in play mode it acts as a search key 4 FFWD key Starts the tape moving fast in the left to right direction If the tape
9. CC 222MKII itself but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them CD R discs created on the CC 222MKII by contrast may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players Finalizing Although audio data may be written on a CD R or CD RW disc a standard CD player will not be able to read the data i e play back the audio until a final table of contents TOC has been written at the start of the disc The process of writing this table of contents is known as finalizing Once this has been done no further data can be written to the disk See Finalizing on page 33 for details 8 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual In the case of a CD RW disc which has been final ized the whole of the disc may be erased or the disc may be refreshed and the disc re used In addition a CD RW disc that has been finalized may be unfinalized i e the TOC is removed This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc pro vided that there is space on the disc 1 Introduction Finalizing Recordable discs In this manual we use the term recordable disc to describe a CD R or CD RW disc that has not been finalized i e further recording is possible on the disc Handling of compact discs Observe the following Always place compact discs in the tray with their label facing upward compact discs can only be played on one side To remov
10. a programmed playback list To record from a point other than the ones above 1 Locate the disc to the point where the play back is to start 2 Pressthe disc PAUSE key to pause playback at the point where the playback is to start Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing The INPUT control can be bypassed so that it has no effect when dubbing in the following way 1 Press the MENU key until the xi item appears 2 Turn the dial to select either THF LU trol is bypassed and disabled or Fi control is enabled the 3 Ifrecording is to start at the beginning of the cassette make sure the cassette is stopped otherwise locate the cassette to the appropri ate position where recording is to start and enter record ready mode Using the headphones with the MONITOR switch set to MIX will help here 4 Press the DUB 2 key Playback starts on the disc and recording starts on the cassette This setting applies only to dubbing procedures not to other recordings It is not possible to make this menu setting or any other menu settings when dubbing is actually taking place Recording tapes from the PHONO deck To record from an external record deck connected through the RIAA PHONO inputs 1 Prepare for recording as described above load a tape set the REV MODE etc 2 Press the MENU key until the E menu item is shown Ir the display does not show F HP E turn the MULTI DIAL or press
11. display Note that going forward from the last track of the disc will wrap round to track 1 and going back ward from the first track of the disc will wrap round to the last track of the disc The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis play shows the selected track the lit indicator at the left of the row of indicators It is also possible to use the number keys on the remote control unit to jump directly to a particular track 1 To play tracks 1 through 9 simply press the appropriate key 1 through 9 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 21 4 CD player Playback modes 2 Toplaya track whose number is higher than 9 press the 10 key an appropriate number of times to set the tens digit of the track number followed by a single key to set the units digit For example Track 13 10 3 Track 30 10 10 10 0 On the remote control unit only the search keys can be used to fast forward and fast rewind through the disc Playback modes The unit can be set to play back a single track the whole disc in the order in which it was created the tracks of the disc in a random shuffled order or a programmed order Selecting the playback mode is only possible using the remote control unit It is not possible to select the play back mode using the main unit alone 1 Pressthe PLAY MODE key repeatedly to cycle the display through the following e Continus No
12. does not work Pitch control The tape speed and hence the pitch of the recording can be controlled using the PITCH CONTROL Turning this to the right of the center position results in faster tape speed higher pitch and turning it to the left of the center position results in slower tape speed lower pitch The maximum is 12 away from normal The center neutral position is marked by a click detent TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 19 3 Cassette operations Other tape functions and features Fast forward and rewind The REW and FFWD keys and their remote control equivalents act as ordinary fast forward and rewind keys when pressed when the unit is stopped or paused Search keys When the unit is playing back the wind keys men tioned above act as Computer controlled Program Search CPS keys moving to the next or previous recorded item To locate items correctly there must be at least four seconds of silence between these items see Recording silences between items on page 19 Repeated presses of these keys will search forward or backward by the appropriate number of items The tape counter value is replaced by CPxx if searching forward and CP xx when searching backwards Note that the terms forwards and backwards here are relative to the currently selected play position 20 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual When the item is reached playback starts When the end of
13. in Coaxial digital in Analog in LINE 1 Phono inputs The CC 222MKII cassette deck In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected the appropriate indicator COAXIAL or OPTICAL lights on the display If any of the analog signals is selected the LINE 1 or TAPE indicator lights on the display Signal volume The analog signals received at the LINE 1 jacks the RIAA PHONO jacks and the tape if the input vol ume is not being bypassed see below are con trolled with the CD deck s INPUT control When this control is at the 12 o clock position the signal is neither cut nor boosted Since this control also affects the digital input volume we suggest that when recording digital signals this control is set to this position The level of the digital inputs may then be con trolled using the digital volume menu as described below 1 Press the RECORD key to place the unit in record ready mode 2 apud pres the MENU key until the dis play shows B where E X is the current testing 3 Use the MULTI DIAL or the SKIP keys to adjust the input level The maximum boost is 18dB relative to the original input level and the signal may be cut by up to 60dB There is also a setting which repre sents a complete signal cut Input monitoring When the unit is in record ready or record mode the input signal is output from the OUT jacks digital and analog
14. in both fields Additional audio units both analog and digital can be connected easily through the rear panel connec tions allowing the recording of other sources Additionally the CC 222MKII is fitted with a dedi cated phono connection which eliminates the need for an additional RIAA equipped amplifier when archiving vinyl recordings TASCAM s legendary attention to detail provides a high quality full featured cassette tape deck com plete with Dolby noise reduction circuitry 24 bit digital to analog and analog to digital con verters provide excellent recording and playback quality for the CD recorder A sampling frequency converter is incorporated allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio sources at 32kHz 44 1 kHz or 48kHz 1 Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D DU symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Disc track divisions can be entered manually or can be produced automatically as a response to the input signal level Discs recorded using the CC 222MKII are copy free that is SCMS copy protection is not enabled on these discs One touch fade ins and fade outs over a specified time allow you to edit program material to your spe cific requirements A multi function multi dial is used to set and con firm parameter settings A convenient wireless remote contro
15. is already in play mode it acts as a search key 5 Tape STOP key Stops the current tape transport operation 6 Tape PLAY key 4 Starts tape playback or recording from record pause from right to left Tape PLAY key P Starts tape playback or recording from record pause from left to right Tape PAUSE key Pauses tape playback or recording 9 Tape RECORD key Goes from tape stop to tape record pause mode Tape EJECT key Opens the cassette holder d Display Provides information on the status of the cassette and disc transport and the selected input sources etc 2 RESET key Resets the tape counter to zero 12 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual co mee MODE boisvmm GONTPLAY cD TIMER e O m gt G us Cz s Q9 Q9 z STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD PHONES 43 RTZ key Returns the tape to the zero position INPUT 2 SEL key Repeated presses of this key cycle between the He sources avatleule for the cassette recorder i Fandi ist 45 DUB 1 TAPE CD RW Meus Starts the process of automatic recording from the cassette to a recordable disc See the section on recording to disc for full details INPUT 1 SEL key Repeated presses of this key cycle between the different sources available for tig CD dd drive i 3 THPE CAL and C D PHONO key Starts recording from the phono source to the cassette or disc recorder
16. mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan dard 19 inch equipment rack as shown below Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it See Environmental considerations on page 7 below for details of ventilation etc Environmental considerations The CC 222MKII may be used in most areas but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life observe the following environmental conditions The nominal temperature should be between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F The CC 222MKII is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non condensing As the unit may become hot during operation always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation If you are mounting the unit in a rack leave 1U of space above it Allow at least 10 cm 4 in at the rear of the unit for ventilation You should not place the unit on a piece of equip ment generating heat e g an amplifier to avoid pos sible problems with overheating Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation Do not mount the unit in a rack tilted 5 or more from the vertical position If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away from the horizontal the tray will not open or close The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel If you are in any doubt regarding this matter consult an electrician When
17. or any discs which are not the standard 12cm disc for recording as the CC 222MKII cannot record on them Use only CD RW media rated at 1x to 4x recording speed Audio CD RW media are generally unmarked but fall within these limits The CC 222MKII cannot record on High Speed Ultra Speed and Ultra Speed CD RW media Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will dam age the mechanism and cause it to malfunction Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the mechanism of the CC 222MKII If it sticks to the mecha nism you will need a technician to get it out Recommended media An up to date list of manufacturers who produce media suitable for use in the CC 222MKII can be obtained from your TASCAM dealer Use of the remote control unit When using the remote control unit make sure There is a clear unobstructed path between the remote control unit and the remote sensor on the main unit The remote control unit is located within 5 m 15 ft of the main unit and is pointing at approxi mately right angles 230 to the front panel When fitting or replacing the batteries 10 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual Always make sure that both batteries are replaced together Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix batteries of different type
18. page 24 D IN UNLOCK A digital input source has been selected for CD recording but the source is not connected oris not switched on Cannot record on a disc pressing RECORD shows MONITOR A finalized disc has been inserted Use an unfinalized recordable disc PGM Full An attempt has been made to create more than 25 program steps Disc Full There is no space on the disc or no tracks are available or a general recording error has or Cannot Rec occurred Disc Error The disc is bad If it is a CD RW disc you may refresh it Refreshing a disc on page 34 otherwise replace the disc Erase Error An error has occurred while trying to erase the disc The display suddenly shows PMA Writing Either the disc is full this message will be prefaced by EG pd Full disc on page 27 oran attempt has been made to write more than 99 tracks Rec Error General recording error This may be caused by vibration or a shock during recording for example or may be the result of a bad disc Try recording again with the same disc If the message appears again try a different disc System Err System error Drive Error Error in the CD drive mechanism 36 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 7 Reference and specifications Menu items Menu items The following are the menu items that can be set Turn the MULTI DIAL to change a value using the MENU key The majority of them affect
19. records four seconds of silence on the disc 1 While recording is in progress press the REC MUTE key stop displaying the euren level and the monitored sound is cut 2 After about four seconds the unit enters record ready mode TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 31 5 Recording CDs Advanced recording This function is only available from the remote control unit It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only Fade in and fade out To provide smooth beginnings and endings to recorded tracks the unit provides fade facilities Fade ins are from o silence to the set input level Signal volume on page 25 and fade outs go from the current input volume to silence The fade in and fade out times can be set indepen dently in increments of one second from 1 second to 24 seconds To set the fade times 1 Pressthe MENU key E until the dis play shows F 85 Where is the current fadus in i dite in conde 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to change the value of the fade in time 3 Press the MENU did again so o that the TRI shows FADE 25 where EX is the current fade ont time in seconds 4 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to change the value of the fade out time It is possible to set the fade in time only per form step 5 after step 2 or the fade out time only in step 1 press the MENU key until the fade out time menu item is shown 32 TASCA
20. the recording must be daed manually Note that the PAUSE key cannot be used to pause synchronized recording The sync modes are related to the trigger level as explained above TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 29 5 Recording CDs Advanced recording Sync recording start The conditions under which an er mE is used as c trigger to start recording in the HLL and SM 1 modes are when recording digitally from a DAT deck a digi tal track start signal is detected the signal level is ignored level Track start signal received Start of recording time when recording digitally from a CD or MD deck a digital track start signal is received and the signal level subsequently rises above the trigger level level Track start signal received Start of recording time when recording from any source other than the ones described above that is any digital source other than DAT CD or MD or any analog source recording starts when the input signal level exceeds the trigger level Trigger level exceeded Start of recording level time In this last case if the signal level is already higher than the trigger level recording starts immediately Sync recording stop SYNC ALL In the z Hg mode recording stops when the input level nes below the trigger level for more than six seconds level s STOP 6 seconds time Also note that in th
21. the tape is reached the transport stops If a key are pressed too many times so that a search is being made for the wrong item pressing the opposite key corrects the mistake This function depends on the presence of 4 second silent intervals on tape If these intervals are too short or not truly silent the search function will not work properly Also note that this function can be confused by the presence of longer quiet or relatively silent pas sages in programs e g spoken word drama or classical music The CC 222MKII can be used to play back CDs including CD R and CD RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder as 4 CD player well as CD R discs and CD RW discs that have been recorded on the unit Simple playback operations 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE key to open the disc tray 2 Discs should be inserted in the tray with the label uppermost 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE key to close the tray again When a disc is loaded into the unit the display briefly shows T Gc i with a flashing period following the word Reading as the unit determines the contents of the disc When the TOC has been read the display shows at the left of the display one of the following CD A commercial pre recorded CD or a finalized CD R CD R NO TOC A CD R which has yet to be finalized CD RW NO TOC A CD RW which has yet to be finalized CD RW A finalized CD RW this differs from
22. to refresh a disc make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase If the refresh da n been selected the words E are shown on the display and the timer starts counting down RR The process takes about 40 minutes You should note that sometimes the timer shown on the display is not always an accurate indi cator of the time remaining before the opera tion is complete At the end of the operation the word Come lete appears briefly on the display and the display returns to the track time display of course there are no tracks and the disc is at the start with the total time of the disc available for recording TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 35 7 Reference and specifications Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy No power when POWER is pressed The power cord is not inserted properly Check and correct this Hum on playback Audio connections not made properly Check the connections No audio output The external amplifier is not properly connected or the wrong set of inputs connected to the active LINE OUTPUTS has been selected on the amplifier Check and correct The remote control does not seem to work Is the power on Are the batteries in the remote control dead Is the remote control unit too far away or at the wrong angle for correct operation Use of the remote control unit on page 10 Low sound quality when
23. transporting the unit always use the original packing materials For this reason we strongly recom mend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CC 222MKII in case you need to transport it in the future In addition when transporting the unit you should tape the disc tray closed using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit Beware of condensation If the unit or a compact disc is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger of condensation vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs leave the player for one or two hours with the power turned on then turn the power off and on again TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 7 1 Introduction Finalizing About tapes Do not store tapes in the following places On top of heaters exposed to direct sunlight or in any other places with high temperatures Near speakers on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields Where humidity is high or in dirty dusty places Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shocks As C 120 tapes are mechanically weak and could become entangled in the transport mechanism we do not recommend their use For the automatic tape selection function to work properly metal and high position cobalt tapes mus
24. unit can repeat the whole of the disc or pro gram an A B portion set as described here or the current track only Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the remote control unit It is not possible to select the repeat mode using the main unit alone 1 Theunit should be in playback pause or stop mode Continue to press the REPEAT key so that the display shows L 1 the REPEAT 1 indicator ay to repeat one track E t the REPEAT ALL indicator lights to repeat the whole disc or program t the REPEAT A B indicator lights to repeat between two points as explained below 2 l fplayback has not started restart it To cancel repeat mode pues the REPEAT key so that the display shows E FF and the REPEAT indicator goes out Peu STOP also cancels repeat mode Setting the A and B repeat points While the REPEAT A B indicator is lit you can set the points on a finalized disc between which playback should loop 1 Start playback before the point where you want the loop to start 2 Pressthe A B key remote control at the point where the loop is to start 3 Press the A B key once more at the point at where the loop is to end Playback jumps back to the first A point and continues to the second B point and then returns to the A point again repeating the loop Cancel the A B repeat mode by pressing the A B key If the A and B points are too close together A B looping is n
25. 7 1 Tape maintenance The heads and tape path should be cleaned and demagnetized periodically Cleaning the tape path Apply head cleaning fluid to a cotton bud or soft cloth and lightly rub the heads capstan and all metal parts in the tape path Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning fluid Both fluids are available in TEAC Tape Cleaning Kits HC 2 and RC 2 in the U S A or TZ 261 in other areas Demagnetizing heads Be sure that the power is off then demagnetize the heads using a TEAC E 3 demagnetizer For details of its use read the instructions supplied with the demagnetizer and make sure you understand them thoroughly before attempting this operation Pinch Roller Capstan Erase Head Record Play Head TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 39 TASCAM TEAC Professional Division C 222MKII TEAC CORPORATION Phone 0422 52 5082 3 7 3 Nakacho Musashino shi Tokyo 180 8550 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 323 726 0303 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 905 890 8008 Facsimile 905 890 9888 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario LAZ 128 Canada TEAC MEXICO S A De C V Phone 5 851 5500 Campesinos No 184 Colonia Granjes Esmeralda Delegaacion Iztapalapa CP 09810 Mexico DF TEAC UK LIMITED Phone 01923 819699 5 Marlin House Croxley Business Park Watford Hertfordshire
26. C ALL irradia SYNC OFE ocios SYNC T1 uenerit ines Automatic track division 31 Rec mute function Fade in and fade out To perform a fade in 32 To perform a fade out 32 6 After recording Finalizing 4 ei 33 Unfinalizing CD RW discs 33 Erasing i eerte tiie 33 Erasing tracks reserare riens 33 Erasing a whole disc ssss 34 Refreshing a disc eere 34 7 Reference and specifications Troubleshooting sss Menu items cooccccnnccncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnannnennn es Specifications esee CD recorder section sssssssssessseseseseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseees Cassette recorder section naa Phono input and headphones 38 Dimensional drawing 39 Tape maintenance esses 39 Cleaning the tape path 39 Demagnetizing heads 39 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 5 1 Introduction The CC 222MKII provides you with an advanced system for the recording and playback of digital compact discs and analog cassettes providing easy duplication facilities in both directions and combin ing the most advanced technology
27. M CC 222MKII Owner s Manual To perform a fade in 1 With a recordable disc loaded press the RECORD key so that the unit enters record ready mode 2 Start the source material and press the FADER key The display shows F E IH forthe time specified in the menu item above As the fade progresses the monitored signal gradually becomes louder reflecting the level recorded on disc To perform a fade out 1 While recording press the FADER key The display shows F f for the time specified in the menu above As the fade progresses the monitored signal gradually becomes quieter reflecting the level recorded on disc 2 When the end of the fade out time is reached the unit goes into record ready mode Recording can be restarted with the FADER key or the PLAY or PAUSE keys The fade in and fade out times can be reset to new values while recording is in progress Note that fade operations cannot be carried out when auto track is enabled This section deals with the actions taken after record ing finalizing for CD R and CD RW discs and erase operations for CD RW discs Once finalized CD R discs are truly final no more can be recorded on them By contrast CD RW discs 6 After recording can be unfinalized using the CC 222MKII that is their TOC can be deleted and if there is space fur ther material can be recorded on them Even if the disc is full tracks can be erased following the unfi nali
28. Setthe Dolby NR system on or off Press either PLAY key to start playback Adjust the volume with the amplifier s vol ume control 6 To stop playback press the STOP key Continuous tape CD playback 1 Load the tape as described above to be played back into the unit Load the disc use the OPEN CLOSE key and load the disc recorded side downwards and close the tray Press the CD TAPE CONT PLAY key Press either of the PLAY keys of the tape deck or the PLAY key of the CD deck Playback will start on the appropriate unit When playback reaches the end of the disc or the end of the tape either one side or two 16 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual sides as determined by the REV MODE set ting playback starts on the other unit Media tape or disc can be changed in the unit that is not playing The cassette deck and CD deck can be used to play back through different outputs or the LINE OUTPUTS 2 jacks can be used for both disc and tape playback How ever note that if both are playing the cassette takes priority the disc will not be heard through these out puts Disc playback is always through the LINE OUTPUTS 1 jacks 3 Cassette operations Recording operations Recording operations Recording pre recorded tapes records or other pub lished or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws Check before recording 1 With the power on set the REV MODE switch If you want to make a bi di
29. When recording press and release either of the REC MUTE keys main or remote With the tape moving the record source is muted for about four seconds the display record indicator flashes and the deck then enters record pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to re start recording If the REC MUTE key is pressed while the deck is in record pause mode four seconds of silence will be recorded on the tape and the deck will return to record pause mode If the REC MUTE key is held and pressed for longer than four seconds while recording is in progress silence is recorded on the tape while the key is held down The deck enters record pause mode when the key is released Erasing tapes Anything previously recorded on the tape will auto matically be erased when you make a new recording on it It can also be erased by recording on it with the INPUT level control set to 0 Other tape functions and features Tape counter The tape counter value is incremented when the tape 1s moving from left to right and decremented when it moves from right to left Use either of the RESET keys main or remote to reset the value to 0000 When the counter has been set to 0000 this position can be reached easily by pressing either of the RTZ keys main or remote The tape fast forwards or fast rewinds to the 0000 mark If the current tape position is too close to the 0000 mark greater than 9995 or less than 0005 this function
30. a CD as it may be unfinalized and erased blank Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc 1 Press the PLAY key to start playback 2 Press the STOP key to stop playback note that no digital signal is output when playback is stopped 3 Press the PAUSE key to pause playback temporarily The track number indicators at the bottom of the dis play light to show the available unplayed tracks If there are thirteen tracks on the disc for example indicators 1 through 13 will light If there are more than 20 tracks on a disc the track number OVER indi cator at the bottom of the display will light Time display modes When playing back a CD or when in pause mode there are four different time display modes In each mode the current track number is given fol lowed by the time as given below e g Press the DISPLAY key to cycle through these time display modes as described here Display shows Meaning TOTAL Total elapsed time of the disc blank Elapsed time of the current track TOTAL REMAIN Time remaining of the current disc REMAIN Time remaining of the current track If programmed playback has been selected Pro grammed order playback on page 22 the elapsed time and total remaining time refer to the programmed material not the whole disc Track search Use the MULTI DIAL or the SKIP keys on the remote control unit to jump forward or backward by one track at a time as shown on the
31. ack number including the 10 key to enter values greater than 9 as described above There is no need to press ENTER The track entered is assigned to the program step and the display changes showing the track number the total time of the program SO pde and B SP number e g 4 Thenext program step can then be entered 22 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual Steps 3 and 4 above can also be carried out from the main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI DIAL 5 Repeatsteps3 and 4 above until the program is complete 6 Press the PLAY key to start playback at the first program step The display shows the track the current time display and the program step number While in programmed playback mode using the SKIP keys or the MULTI DIAL moves back wards and forwards in the order set in the pro gram Use the PAUSE key to halt playback temporarily or the STOP key to stop playback of the program If the STOP key is used when playback is restarted it starts from the first program step Clear the pogr MY pes PLAY MODE until the display shows C t The program is also cleared when ihe dise ayi is Sope a and if the STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in pro grammed order mode 4 CD player Repeat play The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off If an attempt is made to enter more than 25 program steps the message FM F li appears on the display Repeat play The
32. amic range 92 dB playback 88 dB recording Total harmonic distortion 0 00896 playback 0 0196 recording Channel separation 80 dB playback 1 kHz 75 dB recording 1 kHz Wow amp flutter Unmeasurable 0 00196 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 37 7 Reference and specifications Specifications Digital inputs Sampling rates 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz COAXIAL RCA pin IEC60958 TYPE II OPTICAL TOSLINK IEC60958 TYPE II Digital outputs COAXIAL RCA pin IEC60958 TYPE II OPTICAL TOSLINK IEC60958 TYPE II LINE INPUTS 1 Unbalanced RCA Nominal input level 10 dBV 6dBV 16 dB Maximum input level 6dBV Input impedance 50 KQ LINE OUTPUTS 1 Unbalanced RCA Nominal output level 10 dBV FS 16 dB Maximum output level 6 dBV Output impedance 1 kQ unbalanced Cassette recorder section Number of channels 4 track 2 channel stereo Heads Record playback x 1 rotary reverse erase x 1 Type of tape Compact Cassette C 60 C 90 Type normal Type II high position chrome recording and playback Type IV metal playback only Tape speed 4 76 cm s 1 7 8 ips Motor DC servo motor x 1 Wow and flutter 0 1996 W RMS Frequency response overall 50Hz 12 5kHz 3dB high position 50Hz 10kHz 3dB normal Signal to noise ratio overall 46dB Dolby NR off 52dB Dolby NR on Fast winding tim
33. ar these limitations in mind when adding track divisions Full disc If recording a long program when there is no space remaining on the disc for recording as shown by the time display see Time display wine recording page 27 the display shows E a few seconds and may sho after this If the disc is a CD RW the final track can be erased if required see Erasing tracks on page 33 and the disc then finalized If the disc is a CD R it must be finalized prior to use see Finalizing on page 33 Dubbing from tape to disc When dubbing from tape to disc follow the instruc tions here 1 Load the tape with the side that will be recorded first to be played first Set the Dolby etc as well as the reverse mode Load a recordable disc Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume THEEL to bypass the input level control see Bypassing the INPUT level for dub bing on page 18 Note that while dubbing with auto track enabled the start trigger level see Synchronized recording on page 29 is set to 30dB 4 Press the DUB 1 key The CD goes into record ready The tape rewinds to the start of the tape and starts playing back The CD recorder starts record ing 5 When the available recording time on the disc is finished or the tape has stopped play ing according to the reverse mode setting TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 27 5 Recording CDs From the RIAA PHONO inp
34. as 9 STOP key Performs the same functions as PAUSE key Performs the same functions as PLAY key lt 4 Performs the same functions 000000 PLAY key P Performs the same functions as CONT PLAY key Performs the same func tions as 64 D AUTO SPACE Automatically adds a space of about four seconds between disc tracks on playback 9 DISPLAY key Performs the same functions as 2 Features and controls Remote control features D FADER key Used to perform automated fade in and fade out when recording to disc The time is set using menu items PLAY MODE key Allows the selection of either normal single programmed or random play back INTRO CHECK Allows the first 10 seconds of every track on a disc to be played before automati cally moving on to the next track to be played REPEAT key Enables or disables repeat mode single track or disc repeat playback of the CD A B key Used to set the start and end points of a repeat loop and to cancel such a loop MENU key Performs the same functions as ENTER key Performs the same functions as pushing the MULTI DIAL 8 Number keys 0 through 10 10 and CLEAR Used for entering track numbers for disc playback SEARCH keys Used for fast forward and fast reverse through a disc SKIP keys Perform the same functions as turning the MULTI DIAL 8 selecting tracks and selecting menu parameter values REC key Perfo
35. bing tapes from the CD deck To record from the internal CD deck 1 Prepare for recording as described above load a tape set the REV MODE etc 2 Load the source CD disc press OPEN CLOSE put the disc in the tray recorded side downwards and close the tray 3 Use the MENU key to set the dubbing volume to T HE to bypass the input level control see Bypassing the INPUT level for dub bing on page 18 If you want to record the tracks on the tape in a differ ent order from those on the disc use the programmed playback mode to rearrange the tracks Programmed order playback on page 22 Leave the disc in stop mode when you have finished programming the order 4 Pressthe DUB 2 key If the tape is in stop mode If the tape is in stop mode the tape rewinds to the beginning of the current side At the start of the tape recording starts but the CD does not start playback for eight seconds this is to allow for the leader tape at the start of a cassette The DUB indicator flashes The CD starts playback after the eight seconds at the start of the cassette The DUB indicator lights steadily If the tape is in record pause mode If the tape is in record pause mode recording starts imme diately and the CD starts playback immediately The DUB indicator lights If you want to dmt the input volume set the E JUL menu to ti and use the left tape INPUT control to adjust the level of sig nals fed to the ta
36. ds of starting recording the unit will con tinue recording until four seconds have elapsed since the start of recording and then stop or pause as appro priate After selecting the input source s Input selec tion it is possible to start recording The basic record procedure is as follows 1 Load a recordable disc into the unit As the disc is loaded the display shows T Gc When the disc has been loaded the display indicators show CD R NO TOC or CD RW NO TOC as appropriate 2 Press the RECORD key The unit enters record ready mode as shown by the REC and pause indicators on the display 3 Adjust the level of the source s following the guidelines in Signal volume on page 25 The red OVER indicators on the meters should never light Unlike analog equipment digital audio units pro duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted and there is no headroom after the 0 mark If recording digitally from a commercially produced CD the volume set in the menu should be 3 This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet 26 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual An analog signal input at nominal level with no cut or boost from the volume controls is equivalent to a reading of 16 dB on the meters on other words 0 is equivalent to 16 dBFS 4 Press the PLAY key or the PAUSE key to start recording Note that t
37. e About 120 seconds C 60 LINE INPUTS 2 Unbalanced RCA Nominal input level Nominal input level 0 28V 11 dBV Input impedance 50 KQ LINE OUTPUTS 2 Unbalanced RCA Nominal output level 0 46V 6 7 dBV Output impedance 50 KQ Phono input and headphones RIAA PHONO INPUT Unbalanced RCA with ground Cartridge type MM moving magnet Input signal level 5 6mV Input impedance 47 KQ Signal to noise ratio 60 dB PHONES headphone output 6 mm 1 4 stereo Output level 10 mW 10 mW into 32 Q 38 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 7 Reference and specifications Dimensional drawing General specifications Voltage requirements USA Canada 120 VAC 60 Hz U K Europe 230 VAC 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC 50 Hz General export 120 230 VAC 60 Hz Power consumption 28 W Applicable electromagnetic environment E4 Peak inrush current 1 1A Dimensions 483 x 138 x 295 mm 19 x 5 4 x 11 6 in Weight 7 4 kg 16 3 Ibs Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Supplied accessories RC 222 remote control unit 2 x AA batteries Rack mounting kit Dimensional drawing 483 mm 19 0 10 mm 270 mm 10 6 0 4 466 m 18 4 E oowdJd o o O o 5 c6u0 Oo OCELE O CEEC 435mm 1
38. e a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out hold Go ing it carefully by the edges Tr lt Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records the compact disc has no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc tion quality Never use such chemicals as record sprays anti static sprays or fluid benzine or thinner to clean compact discs Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc s plastic surface Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip Don t expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods Long exposure to high temperature can warp the disc Only use circular compact discs Avoid using non circular promotional etc discs 9 To keep the laser pickups clean don t touch them For the same reason don t leave the disc trays opened unnecessarily Additional notes with regard to CD R and CD RW discs There are additional precautions that you should take when handling CD R and CD RW discs that are dif ferent t
39. e adequate measures Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il s agit d un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appareil peut provoquer des interf rences radio dans ce cas l utilisateur peut tre amen prendre des mesures appropri es F r Kunden in Europa Warnung Dies is eine Einrichtung welche die Funk Entst rung nach Klasse A besitzt Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkst rungen versursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden angemessene Mafinahmen durchzuf hren und daf r aufzukommen 2 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual o5 WD 10 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radi ators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other Grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the pro vided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete ou
40. e tape to the position where playback will start 2 Press the tape PAUSE key to leave the tape in paused mode 3 With a recordable disc in the drive press the DUB 1 key The tape will start playing back and the disc will start recording Recording stops under the same circum stances as for the whole tape end of tape end of disc or either STOP key pressed From the RIAA PHONO inputs Because of the background noise often experienced when playing back analog vinyl recordings although the following features are enabled in the phono record ing mode trigger level sync recording and automatic track division the use of them is not recommended To record to disc from an external record player con nected to the RIAA PHONO jacks 1 Loadarecordable disc and put the unit in stop mode 2 Press the MENU key until the F xx menu item is shown if The display does not show FHOHO gt i turn the MULTI DIAL Ge press the SKIP Pkess on the remote control until it does and press the MULTI DIAL or ENTER on the remote control unit Prepare to play the record on the external record player 3 Press the PHONO key The input changes to the RIAA PHONO input the INPUT 1 PHONO 28 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual indicator lights on the display and the disc recorder enters record ready mode Start playing back the record Start recording on the disc by pressing the disc PLAY key The level can be adjusted us
41. he ERASE E SO that Hic display shows the word i nalize 2 To start the unfinalizing process press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key If you do not want to proceed with the unfi nalizing process press any other key such as the STOP key If unfinalization has been chosen the NO TOC indicator starts flashing in the display and the word E also starts flashing The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display about 50 seconds After unfinalization a CD RW indicator changes to a CD RW NO TOC indicator Erasing Unfinalizing described above is a special case of erasing a disc It is also possible to erase a track or tracks starting with the last recorded track a whole disc or to refresh a disc Erase procedures are possible only on a CD RW disc If a CD RW disc has been finalized it must first be unfinal ized Remember that it is not possible to perform any erase procedures on a CD R disc Erasing tracks It is possible to erase the last recorded track the last two recorded tracks the last three recorded tracks etc It is not however possible to erase tracks in the middle of the disc TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 33 6 After recording Erasing 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop ee press the ERASE key is the ber of the last 2 Where i track andedi on the disc turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys until it is displayed
42. here is no need to cue up the recording position the unit always finds the next available location on the disc and start recording to it 5 Press the PAUSE key to pause recording tem porarily The pause indicator on the display shows this Pressing PAUSE or PLAY again restarts recording with a new track number 6 Press STOP to stop recording When record ing stops the display shows F inw Program Menos A and the REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as the unit writes to the disc While the PMA Writing message is displayed all keys are disabled and the unit is actually writing to disc Do not disconnect the power or subject the unit to severe vibration or shocks at this time as this will prevent proper recording of the information 7 When this message disappears you must press the RECORD key step 2 before restarting the recording Recording restarts with a new track number Remember that every time recording is paused or stopped when recording is restarted a new track will always be started It is not possible to record in two stages within one track 5 Recording CDs Dubbing from tape to disc Playing back tracks Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back on an ordinary CD player the CC 222MKII can play back tracks that have been recorded Use the MULTI DIAL control or the SKIP keys to select a track for playback Time display while recording While a recordable disc i
43. ing the CD INPUT control Recording will stop when the recording time on the disc ends or when the disc STOP key is pressed The input source returns to the previously selected key No keys are enabled in this phono recording mode except for the disc STOP key This includes the RECORD key which can therefore not be used for manual track increments Manual track division on page 27 If you want to use manual track division use the normal recording procedure with the phono inputs selected as the source 5 Recording CDs Advanced recording During dubbing with auto track enabled the trigger level Setting the trigger level on page 29 is fixed at 24 dB and cannot be changed This mode cannot be entered if a recordable disc is not loaded in the drive It is also possible to perform manual recording to disc from the RIAA PHONO source This is the same as the standard manual recording procedure Basic recording on page 26 except that the PHONO input option should be selected INPUT 1 SEL key before recording starts It is not possible to make manual recordings from the RIAA PHONO source to tape Advanced recording These sections cover more advanced recording techniques Setting the trigger level The signal level which may be used with synchro nized recording operations here called the trigger level or threshold is set as below 1 With a recordable disc loaded b pres the MENU ST un
44. is mode the auto track function is enabled see Automatic track division on page 31 SYNC OFF Automatic synchronized record start and stop functions are disabled and must be per formed manually 30 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual SYNC 1 In the z HC 1 mode recording stops at the start of the next track when the level of the first track has gone below the trigger level for less than six seconds and the level of the second track goes above the trigger level Recording Less than stops six seconds level time or When the input level goes below the ee level for more than six seconds as in the HE E mode 5 Recording CDs Advanced recording Automatic track division The trigger level as set above Synchronized recording on page 29 can also be used to divide tracks if the A TRACK auto track function is enabled When this function is enabled the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material when recording digitally from MD CD or DAT an incre ment signal is detected and the sound level rises above the threshold Track increment CD RW from source increments track level time Or increment signals are unavailable e g analog recording or digital sources other than MD CD or DAT and the sound level has dropped below the threshold for more than two seconds and sound has re started Track increment At least 2 level sec
45. ith the erase operation press any other key such as the STOP key 3 Toerase the contents of the disc press the MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key This operation cannot be undone If you are going to erase a disc make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase If the erase operation has been selected the word E flashes on the display and the timer starts counting down a time value shown on the display di the end a the countdown period the word n appears briefly on the display aud the display returns to the track time display Refreshing a disc If a CD RW disc has been corrupted at any point e g power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize operation etc or has been used in a computer or another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable it is possible to refresh the disc to make it usable again This operation destroys all data on the disc Finalized CD RW discs must be unfinalized before a refresh operation This operation has no effect on the audio quality 1 With the disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the ERASE key 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use ethe SKIP keys until the display shows 1 C H 34 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 3 To refresh the disc press the MULTI DIAL or the ENTER key If you do not want to proceed with the refresh operation press any other key such as the STOP key NOTE This operation cannot be undone If you are going
46. l unit provides additional functionality and permits the operation of the unit from a distance This product is designed to help you record and repro duce sound works to which you own the copyright or where you have obtained permission from the copy right holder or the rightful licensor Unless you own the copyright or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor your unauthorized recording reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copy ing performed using the CC 222MKII Supplied accessories As well as this manual you should also find packed with the unit An RC 222 remote control unit Only use this remote control unit with the CC 222MKII 2x AA batteries Rack mounting kit Some notes and precautions Treat the CC 222MKII as you would any other piece of precision equipment Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration 6 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields TV sets computer monitors large electric motors etc 1 Introduction Some notes and precautions Rack mounting the unit Use the rack
47. ng and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This appliance has a serial number WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS retain them for your records Model number APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Serial number For U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ana if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residental area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment For the consumers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to tak
48. ns and features 19 Tape counter Pitch control Fast forward and rewind Search keys Contents 4 CD player Simple playback operations 21 Time display modes a Track search ertet Playback modes Programmed order playback 22 Repeat play seen 23 Setting the A and B repeat points 23 Intro check 23 Auto spacing eeeeeeeeeeenenne 24 Timer playback 24 5 Recording CDs Input selection esee Signal volume seen Input monitoring Frequency conversion Basic recording esses Playing back tracks sssss Time display while recording silane 27 Manual track division PO 7 FUN GISG iii 27 Dubbing from tape to disc 27 Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape 28 From the RIAA PHONO inputs 28 Advanced recording 29 Setting the trigger level 29 Synchronized recording m Sync recording start ssss Sync recording stop sess SYN
49. o those that you should take when handling ordinary CDs Avoid touching the recording non label side of a disc on which you will be recording Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back and fingerprints grease etc can cause errors in the recording process CD R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs It is impor tant that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat gen erating electrical devices Always store CD R discs in their jewel cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray When labeling CD R discs always use a soft oil based felt tipped pen to write the information Never use a ball point or hard tipped pen as this may cause damage to the recorded side Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth and or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alcohol Do not use thinner gasoline benzene or LP cleaning fluid as these will damage the disc If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD R disc read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer directly TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 9 1 Introduction Finalizing Do not use 8cm single discs business card discs
50. onds Y time To enable or disable automatic track division 1 With a recordable disc inserted press the MENU key Pape until E i 2 Turn the MULTI DIAL or use the SKIP keys to change the value as required The A TRACK indicator at the top right of the display lights when the auto track function is enabled 3 Press the RECORD key When recording certain types of material e g certain types of classical music or spoken word through the analog connections since the track divisions are deter mined by relative silence it is possible that spurious track divisions will be inserted Under these conditions it may be better to use manual track division Manual track division on page 27 It is not possible to turn this function on and off when recording However if recording through a digital connection the track number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received followed by a rise in volume level Track start signal received Track incremented time A fall and subsequent rise in volume alone when recording digitally from CD MD or DAT is not sufficient to trigger an automatic track increment Digital recording from CD MD and DAT level Long pause in signal but track is not incremented is shown where 5 may be time Rec mute function The rec mute function allows instant cut off of the The display shows the meters input signal and
51. operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings The label required in this regulation is shown in CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN MANUFACTURED DT For U S A Optical pickup Type SF WO3PDX Manufacturer SANYO Electric Co Ltd Laser output Less than 40mW on the objective lens Wavelength 783 x3nm 4 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 1 Introduction Supplied accessories sess 6 Some notes and precautions 6 Rack mounting the unit ssssss 7 Environmental considerations Beware of condensation About tapes esee About CD R and CD RW discs Finalizing eeina anneren anaa ed eee Recordable discs sssscescsssseseessessseeeeeseeeeetaeees Handling of compact discs Additional notes
52. ot possible The A and B points can be on either side of a track divi sion but there may be a gap in the loop during play back in this case Intro check This is a useful facility to skip through the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on a CD to refresh your memory of the contents of the CD 1 With the disc stopped press the INTRO CHECK key The first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played Press STOP to stop this play back process Pressing INTRO CHECK again cancels the mode and returns to normal playback This function is only available from the remote control unit It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 23 4 CD player Auto spacing Auto spacing This function inserts a gap of about four seconds between tracks on playback This can be useful when recording to tape so that automatic searching can take place more easily on tapes recorded from disc see Search keys on page 20 This function is only available from the remote control unit It is not possible to use this function with the main unit only If you press the AUTO SPACE key while the play back is automatically paused between tracks as a result of the auto space function being enabled the unit remains in pause mode and playback will not restart after the auto pause time is elapsed If you press the AUTO SPACE key while playback is taking place and the auto
53. pe from the CD player TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 17 3 Cassette operations Recording tapes from the PHONO deck The dubbing stops when playback reaches the end of the CD or when the tape reaches the end of its run one side in the case of single sided Z reverse mode both sides in the 2 reverse mode which ever comes first Note that if the tape is set to auto reverse and the last item recorded on one side of a tape was not com pletely recorded before the tape was reversed that item will be automatically repeated Also note that when the tape automatically reverses eight seconds are used as non recorded time at the beginning of the second side the tape is in record mode but the CD does not play back again to allow for leader tape at the start of the cassette The dubbing process can also be stopped manually with the STOP key of the cassette deck or the CD deck All other transport keys are disabled Dubbing is not possible if a cassette is not loaded or a CD is not loaded It is not possible if the cassette is write protected or if the CD is a recordable disc which does not currently have any material recorded on it It is also not possible to enter the dubbing mode if the tape is not in stop or record ready mode or if the CD is not in stop or pause mode Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD The above procedure describes the playback and recording from the start of a disc or the start of
54. playing back a tape The heads are dirty or magnetized See Tape maintenance on page 39 Sound is odd when playing back a tape Pitch control may be off center Pitch control on page 19 Tape recording cannot be carried out The write protect tabs have been broken off the cassette the heads are dirty or the recording level is set too low Hum appears at the PHONO input The grounding wire is not connected from the record deck to the CC 222MKIl No sound on playback the disc is playing and the time display is incrementing The connections from the CC 222MKII to the amplifier system have not been made prop erly or the input source selector is not at the correct position No meter indication when a source is input Analog and or digital volume Signal volume on page 25 is set too low The signal is being input through an unselected input source Input selection on page 25 Or The input selection is not made correctly Recording operations on page 17 tape or Input selection on page 25 disc There is a gap in the A B loop when played back The A and B points are in different tracks The unit is in AUTO SPACE mode and is not playing it is paused When the unit is automatically paused as a result of the auto space mode pressing the AUTO SPACE key puts the unit into pause mode and playback does not resume automat ically after the auto pause time is elapsed see Auto spacing on
55. rch facility when playing back discs Disc tray Open and close this tray with the OPENCLOSE key 22 to load and unload discs REMOTE SENSOR window Receives the infra red signals from the remote control unit Do not block this window if you are using the remote control unit 6 PITCH CONTROL knob This is a center detented knob which allows the tape speed and therefore the pitch to be changed by 12 62 REV MODE switch This three position switch allows the choice of single side or bidirec tional playback and recording or 2 or C22 continuous playback only not recording 3 Dolby NR OFF ON switch Use this switch to turn the Dolby noise reduction off and on for the cassette deck CD TAPE CONT PLAY switch Use this to turn continuous playback alternating between disc and cassette on and off 65 CD TIMER OFF PLAY switch Use this switch to turn the CD timer option on or off when this is in the PLAY position turning on the machine with a disc inserted will automatically start play back CD STOP key Stops CD playback or disc recording 67 CD PLAY key Starts CD playback or record ing from record ready mode CD PAUSE key Pauses or unpauses CD playback or recording starts recording from record pause mode CD RECORD key places the disc in record ready mode and performs manual track incrementing while recording MONITOR TAPE MIX DISC switch This switch selects the source for the headphone out
56. rectional record ing set the REV MODE switch to the 2 or C position Set to the single side position if record ing is to be made on a single side of the tape 2 Load a recordable cassette Check that the safety tabs on the spine of the cassette are in place If they have been broken off block the holes with adhesive tape 3 Press the INPUT 2 SEL E to select the source either 2 b E When ist player s output is selected as a source When is selected the external signal from the LINE 2 jacks is selected as a source Set the Dolby NR system on or off 5 Press the RECORD key The deck enters record pause mode the display indicators light 6 Play back the source and adjust the record ing level with the INPUT level control so that the loudest sound to be recorded just makes the meters briefly reach around the 0 dB point for normal or high position tapes recording is not possible with metal tapes 7 Press either the PAUSE or PLAY key to start recording To stop recording temporarily press the PAUSE key To restart the tape press either the PAUSE key or either of the PLAY keys When the unit is in record pause mode if the PLAY key whose indicator is lit is pressed recording will restart If the PLAY key whose indicator is unlit is pressed the recording direction will reverse and the PLAY key must be pressed again to restart recording To stop recording press the STOP key Dub
57. rmal playback mode Program ming is cancelled and playback continues in the normal order id 1 e The currently selected track is played and then See stops The SINGLE indicator aS in this mode m random track order In this mode Sich eine is played once before the disc repeats Using the track search functions will move back wards or forwards through the random order e g if track 7 is followed by track 10 it is possible to use the track search keys to go back to track 7 which is remembered as being before immediately before track 10 The red RANDOM display indicator lights in this mode The TOTAL and TOTAL REMAIN time dis oe modes are not available here am see Programmed order playback on page e22 below The red PROGRAM display indi cator lights in this mode The selected mode is shown in large characters dis appears from the display a few seconds after select ing the mode and the display returns to its previous mode Changing to programmed play mode is not possible when playback is taking place This change must be made while the tape is stopped Programmed order playback The steps to set up to 25 program steps tracks to be played back in a specified order are as follows 1 Press the PLAY MODE key until the display shows F am 2 The eo a art to show 15 meaning that no program steps have yet had tracks assigned to them 3 Use the number keys on the remote control to enter a tr
58. rms the same function as 49 9 REC MUTE key Inserts a silence of about four seconds and pauses recording when recording to disc FINALIZE key Performs the same functions as Q4 ERASE key Performs the same functions as Q5 9 SYNC REC key Performs the same func tions as 26 STOP key Performs the same functions as 60 PAUSE key Performs the same functions as 8 PLAY key Performs the same functions as 87 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 15 3 Cassette operations Note the following when loading tapes 1 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cas sette s hub and take up any slack tape Avoid touching the tape Fingerprints attract dust and dirt 2 Press the EJECT key to open the cassette compartment door 3 Load the cassette tape with its open edge fac ing down 4 Gently close the compartment door The cassette holder cannot be opened during recording or playback If the power has been switched off during play or recording ejecting the cassette may be impossible In such a case switch the power on and press the EJECT key again Playback operations 1 With the power on set the REV MODE switch to the required tape mode Single sided playback One side then the other side then stop QU One side then the other side then the first side again etc 2 Load a pre recorded cassette with its open edge facing down and side A facing toward you 3
59. rs to connect a record deck to the CC 222MKII The destination of the sig nal is determined by a menu item Connect the earth grounding wire of the record deck to the GND terminal E Do not connect a record deck to the LINE inputs and do not connect any other equipment to these jacks LINE INPUTS 1 2 L R Use these con nectors to connect signal sources to the analog inputs of the disc recorder 1 or the inputs of the cassette deck 2 Remote control features For the most part the remote control unit duplicates the front panel controls with a few differences as explained here _ CC 9 T Hs En CD RW Q e AUTO e D C9 __ SPACE DISPLAY e INTRO FADER PLAY nube CHECK 071192 E Rd REPEAT A B MENU ENTER C59 e A 3 4 D SE SKIP Saal 2 REC REC MUTE FINALIZE ERASE ote E I 11 0 SYNC HEC f el Cr TEEN STigompact 14 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual O RESET key Performs the same function as O RTZ key Performs the same function as 43 OPEN CLOSE key Performs the same function as 40 O Wind search keys lt lt gt gt Perform the same functions as 3 and 4 REC MUTE key Performs the same func tions as 48 REC key Performs the same functions
60. s Always make sure that the batteries are located with the correct polarity the positive terminals of the batteries should match the markings inside the battery compartment and the negative termi nals should match the markings If you are not going to use the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove the batter ies Old batteries can leak causing damage to the remote control unit Always dispose of old batteries in the way recom mended by your local garbage disposal authorities About this manual In this manual we use the following conventions The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface ERASE When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message this is shown in the following typeface ie 1 come f a preset indicator in the display i e one which cannot change but is either on or off is shown this is shown as follows RANDOM The sections of this manual are arranged as follows 1 Introduction This section introducing the features and concepts of the CC 222MKII 2 Features and controls The front and rear panel controls indicators and connections as well as a description of the remote control unit 3 Cassette operations Includes dubbing to cassette from CD as well as other cassette based playback and recording operations 4 CD player About CD playback including programmed and repeat playback functions 5 Recording CDs
61. s being played back the four time display modes available in normal play back as described in Time display modes TOTAL TOTAL REMAIN track REMAIN and elapsed track time However during recording there are fewer options available obviously the unit cannot see into the future and know how much time remains of the track which is being currently recorded While recording until recording has taken place for at least 4 seconds the time display mode cannot be changed Manual track division It is possible to divide the recording into tracks on the fly while recording While recording is taking place press the RECORD key The current track number is incremented by one For details of automatic track division while record ing see Automatic track division on page 31 When in record or record ready mode repeated presses of the DISPLAY key cycle between display ing the remaining time left for recording on the disc TOTAL REMAIN and the elapsed time of the track cur rently being recorded no indicator lit When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable disc there are only two options available TOTAL the total time recorded so far on the disc and TOTAL REMAIN the total time available on the disc for further recording According to the Red Book the specification for audio CDs a track cannot be less than four seconds in length and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD Be
62. space function is enabled the auto space function is then cancelled You should note that track access in modes other than the continue mode and for discs which are dirty or scratched may take some time and the gap between tracks on playback will therefore exceed four seconds Timer playback By using an external timer you can set the CD player to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on at a pre determined time Consult the timer s documentation for details of how to set it and for connection of its power outlet to the CC 222MKII 24 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual Make sure that the CD TIMER switch of the CC 222MKII is set to PLAY When the timer turns on the CC 222MKII the disc TOC is read and then playback starts Before you start recording using the CC 222MKII make sure that you understand the following key points Once you have recorded on a CD R disc the data cannot be erased from it 5 Recording CDs You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc Once finalized a CD R disc is fixed and behaves in the same way as a pre recorded disc Finalized CD RW discs however can be erased refreshed and re recorded Input selection To select the input to be recorded press the INPUT 1 SEL key on the main unit while not recording or in record pause or monitor modes Repeated presses of the key cycle through the follow ing options Optical digital
63. t have the appropriate identification holes Note that Type I normal Type II high position chrome and Type IV metal tapes can be played back Recording is possible with Type I normal and Type II high position chrome tapes About CD R and CD RW discs The CC 222MKII uses CD R and CD RW media and can also use CD R and CD RW Digital Audio media In this manual when we refer to CD R and CD RW discs we always include CD R Digital Audio and CD RW Digital Audio even when this is not explicitly stated CD R discs can be recorded once only Once they have been used for recording they cannot be erased or re recorded However 1f space is available on the disc additional material can be recorded The pack aging of CD R discs will include one of the follow ing logos 0 COMPACT 0 COMPACT ISG 0156 Recordable Recordable By contrast a CD RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD R disc but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been finalized and the space on the disc can be re used for other recordings The packaging of CD RW discs will include one of the following logos dise El DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable ReWritable However you should note that an audio CD created using a CD RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player It will naturally be play able on the CC 222MKII This is in no way a limita tion of the
64. the SKIP keys on the remote control until it does 18 TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual and press the MULTI DIAL or ENTER on the remote control unit 3 Press the PHONO key 7 The PHONO indica tor lights on the display If the tape is currently in stop mode the tape rewinds and the deck enters record ready mode about eight seconds from the start of the cassette to allow for leader tape If the tape deck is already in record ready mode it will remain in record ready mode 3 Cassette operations Other recording features Start playback of the record Start recording with either the PLAY or PAUSE key Press STOP cassette deck to stop the recording The STOP key is the only key which is enabled during phono recording After the phono recording has finished the original tape signal source is restored It is not possible to perform phono recording as described above under the following circumstances a tape is not loaded or the tape is write protected the phono to tape function is disabled with no recordable tape inserted or the tape is not either stopped or in record ready mode Only recording as described above is possible from the RIAA PHONO sources to tape Manual recording is not possible Other recording features Recording silences between items At least four seconds of silence must be recorded between items on tape when using the search func tions Search keys on page 20
65. til the display shows ij zdE where x x is the prin les 2 Turn the MULTI JOG control or use the SKIF keys to changed the value between zd Low numerical values of this setting towards 24 mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start of the synchronized recording A high numerical value towards 72 means that a relatively quiet sig nal will trigger the start of recording When dubbing from tape to disc Dubbing from tape to disc on page 27 and auto track enabled this level is fixed at 30 dB When dubbing from a RIAA PHONO source with auto track on the level is fixed at 24 dB Synchronized recording Synchronized recording basically means that record ing will begin automatically when a signal is received and will stop when the signal ends Use the SYNC REC key to select the synchronization mode The synchronization mode determines the automated start and stopping of recording when a signal is received Repeated presses of this key cycle through the fol lowing modes as shown in the display To enable or disable synchronized recording 1 Arecordable disc must be loaded 2 Press the SYNG RES key to select 3 Press the RECORD key 4 Start playback of the source Starting playback of the source cios starts OS on the CC 222MKII if SHO ALL or i 1 has been selected see Sync recording start on page 30 and manual record start is dis abled If z H OF F is selected
66. tlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 13 14 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit TASCAM CC 222MKII Owner s Manual 3 This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations title 21 CFR chapter 1 subchapter J based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 and is classified as a class 1 laser product There is no haz ardous invisible laser radiation during
67. uts whichever is the earliest the tape will stop and recording will stop on the disc If you want to adjust the put volume set the iL menu to iH and use the right CD RW INPUT control to adjust the level of signals fed to the disc from the tape deck If you wish to adjust the volume before recording starts put the CD RW into record ready or monitor mode and use the INPUT 1 SEL key to select 1 You can also stop the dubbing process by pressing either of the STOP keys these are the only keys which will work in dubbing mode A recordable disc must be loaded in the drive and a cas sette in the tape deck for the dubbing to work The DUB 1 key is disabled if the media are not loaded and if the drives are in any mode other than stop Also note the following points When dubbing from tape to disc in bidirectional mode the track number may automatically be incremented either when the end of the tape is detected the start of the leader tape and or when the tape reverses In this case recording is not affected When dubbing from tape to disc in bidirectional mode a click may be recorded when the tape reverses When dubbing from tape to disc the leader tape will be recorded as silence on the CD Dubbing to CD from the middle of the tape The previous instructions refer to recording from the start of the tape 1 To record from the middle of the tape set noise reduction reverse mode etc and locate th
68. with regard to CD R and CD RW dlSGs ceret tecas nct cfe denaro nace 9 Never use a stabilizer or printable discs 10 Recommended media sss 10 Use of the remote control unit 10 About this manual 11 1 Introduction anoeia 11 2 Features and controls 11 3 Cassette operations 11 A CD player 11 5 Recording CDs eee 11 6 After recording 11 7 Reference and specifications 11 2 Features and controls Rear panel features ess 13 Remote control features 14 3 Cassette operations Playback operations 16 Continuous tape CD playback 16 Recording operations 17 Dubbing tapes from the CD deck 17 If the tape is in stop mode 17 If the tape is in record pause mode 17 Dubbing to tape from the middle of a CD 18 Bypassing the INPUT level for dubbing 18 Recording tapes from the PHONO deck 18 Other recording features Recording silences between items Erasing tapes aiiiiiconcasancionannansansansanonacansansasrasrinncinis Other tape functio
69. ze process and new material can be recorded Finalizing As has been explained earlier Finalizing on page 8 in order for a disc to become a standard CD it must have a Table of Contents TOC written to it This process is known as finalizing An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CC 222MKII by the NO TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being lit when the disc is inserted To finalize a disc 1 With the unfinalized recordable disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press the FINALIZE key The display shows F iria alize 2 To start the finalizing process press the MULTI DIAL or press the ENTER key If you do not want to proceed with the final izing process press any other key such as the STOP key If finalization has been chosen the display changes The NO TOC indicator goes out and the word T Gt and the REC indicator flash in the display T The unit starts counting down from a time shown on the display about 1 minute 10 seconds After finalization a CD RW NO TOC changes to CD RW and a CD R NO TOC changes to a CD Although CD R discs finalized on the CC 222MKII may be replayed on ordinary CD players remember that finalized CD RW discs may not play on CD players Unfinalizing CD RW discs If a CD RW disc has been finalized it is possible to erase the Table of Contents in the following way 1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in stop mode press t

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